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Sorry y’all, my goal is to provide exciting news about trucks. However, not all of the news I stumble across is positive. Forget about the possibility of a cheap, compact Ram truck. Stellantis thinks drivers aren’t interested. 

Stellantis claims no one wants a tiny, cheap Ram truck 

I have to agree with Stellantis on one thing. The electric Slate truck seems too good to be true with its $20,000 price tag because it’s too spartan. For that price, you don’t even get a radio. 

To make the Slate EV truck worth it, drivers will be adding plenty of features and tech to improve its performance and comfort. Plus, the truck relies on the $7,500 federal EV tax credits to come close to the $20,000 price mark. 

Ram CEO, Tim Kuniskis points out that In reality, the Slate truck could cost between $25,00 to $35,000, entering mid-size truck territory. 

Therefore, Stellantis assumes no one will want a cheap compact truck. The idea of building a cheap Ram truck like the Slate model has been considered ‘a million times’. However, by the time it’s properly equipped, it won’t be competitive. 

According to Motor 1, the entry-level Slate truck has crank windows and no infotainment system. You have to pay extra for door cubbies and Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel. Instead of getting a new compact Ram, we’re on track to get a mid-size truck by 2027. 

Currently, the cheapest trucks in America include the tiny Ford Maverick which starts at $30,535, and the Hyundai Santa Cruz which starts at $30,200.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer and covers all things Trucks and SUVs. She covers Stellantis regularly, including Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles. Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She’s spent the last several years testing new cars for MotorBiscuit and writing about their pros and cons. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her on test drives.